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φρουρέω G5432
G5432 is the Greek word φρουρέω, transliterated phrouréō. The King James Version most often renders it kept.
What it means
to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G3708 (ὁράω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: keep (with a garrison).
Verses using φρουρέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 11:32 · KJV
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
Galatians 3:23 · KJV
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Philippians 4:7 · KJV
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:5 · KJV
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5432 mean?
G5432 is the Greek word φρουρέω (phrouréō), meaning to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect.
How is G5432 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it kept (3 times), garrison (1 time), keep (1 time).
How many times does G5432 appear in the Bible?
φρουρέω (phrouréō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5432 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G3708 (ὁράω).
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